Once it was said that wives and watches never agree but the watch industry has made all agree on one point that watches are more than the utility and it is a status symbol and fashion accessory as now the people wear watches not to be punctual but to be fashionable and prominent.
Although utility and functions of the wristwatches have lost their validity in the era of modern gadgets like smartphones, the importance of wristwatches refuses to slide away rather these have shaped their due niche in the lives of the people. During World War-I wristwatches were given to soldiers and the first wearable timepiece was rough mainly designed for the soldiers enabling them to go through the trials of the harsh situations of the battlegrounds.
Once these fighters bade goodbye to the battlefields, came back to their homes and became part of society, the citizens not only welcomed them but also adopted their watches as a fashion costume.
It is a decided factor that human beings always love to keep alive a thing which secretly provides a means to shine their personalities.
Over the passage of decades, the idea of wristwatches travelled a long distance in the minds and these rug wristwatches were re-shaped with expensive materials, modern styles and innovative touches.
The evolution period was seen when women adopted wristwatches as a style statement in the late 1920s, which means the industry of manufacturing wristwatches was forced to introduce some kind of delicate and embellished designs.
Therefore, today, there’s a specific industry engineering incredible stuff that works closely with the world of fashion and introduces up-to-date material to impress the audience who is keen to wear its products.
Now several affordable brands are introducing all kinds of wristwatches not only for the elite but also for common people. Various styles ranging from classic to modern suitable for daily usage can be found.
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Indeed, wearing a watch has become an essential activity of our daily routine, like students in examination centres, sportsmen on the grounds, businessmen in board meetings, showbiz celebrities in fashion shows, a bridegroom on a wedding set and even pilots use watches not only to manage their time but also, in a large extent, to show they have feelings of showing off their best personalities.
Realizing the people’s demand, the industry sets aside the old-age stuff and introduces watches with new and valuable materials and innovative ideas. Now the wristwatches can easily be found which can be linked to smartphones, and sending and receiving important notifications through them has become easier and more reliable.
Now, it is general perception that wearing a watch, especially in public gatherings shows a sense of being fashionable and modern. The wristwatches tell a lot about personality and style. Its function of telling time has become outdated, now it describes something special in a silent mood. No doubt, it has become a practical fashion accessory.